City - Miscellaneous, York

by leics
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Holy Trinity church

It's easy to miss Holy Trinity church, off Goodramgate. Its tiny, peaceful churchyard is hidden behind Lady Row (some of the oldest houses in England) and is reached by a short alleyway. The church dates from the 1400's, although there was a church on the site as early as 1082. The interior is exactly as it was in the 1700's, complete with box pews black with age. Very evocative, and very peaceful.

Other Contact: Church open Tue - Sat, 10 - 4.

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	City - Miscellaneous: Watch the night sky through a telescope!!! Tip Rating:

Updated By aadil

on November 9, 2003

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That's me with the other
amateur astronomers!!!

Well this is not exactly off the beaten path but it fits in appropriately as far as the settings are concerned!!! The York Astronomical Society has it's observatory with a few very good telescopes a little outside the main city of York for members of the society and guests too for a night of astronomical observations using their Meade 125mm refractor telescope (and others too). The picture includes the Chairman Martin Dawson and Martin Whipp who is the editor of Algol - their monthly newsletter!!! Also in the picture is David and Debbie Brigham and a couple of other amateur astronomers including me!!!

Website: www.yorkastro.co.uk

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	City - Miscellaneous: Walking through this historical town Tip Rating:

Updated By Gypsystravels

on January 28, 2003

Not really off the beaten path, but a walk around York’s city walls will take you through 1900 years of history.

First built in Roman times, they have been added to and rebuilt over time – so that different parts date from different centuries.

As such, they tell the important and fascinating history of York. And as King George VI once said, 'The history of York is the history of England.' York’s city walls are among the longest and best-preserved walls in England. They are a scheduled ancient monument and a Grade One listed building. They are visited by over one million people from all over the world every year.
Originally built as defences, the focus is now on conservation.

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	City - Miscellaneous: Off the Shambles Tip Rating:

Updated By tvor

on March 22, 2003

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Trinity Church, just off the
Shambles, York

While wandering down the Shambles, one of my friends saw a little lane and went down to see what was there. She found a little oasis of peace. A church yard and old church away from the streams of tourists not 50 yards away.

While i was making my way down the same street, i investigated a sign leading me between two buildings and out to a small market courtyard. These are the kinds of little interesting discoveries you can make in York, even while traversing the main tourist "drag".

http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/FeaturedChurch.asp?ChurchID=f_139#featured

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	City - Miscellaneous: Cold War Bunker Tip Rating:

By Britannia2

on June 1, 2006

A nrew attraction in 2006 is the York Cold War Bunker. This semi submerged nuclear bunker is also known as the Aztec Temple due to its Ziggurat design. The bunker was fully operational from the 1960s to the 1990s and kept in a state of readiness in case of nuclear attack.
Thankfully an attack or war seems unlikely now and this is Yorks latest attraction.
It is off Acomb Road and about a mile from the city centre in Monument Close.
Admission is expensive at £5.00 ( as at May 2006) and you must pre book a visit by telephoning first.

Phone: 01904 646940

Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk

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	City - Miscellaneous: York Model Railway Tip Rating:

By tvor

on March 22, 2003

This looks like quite a different exhibit. If you are a model railway fan or builder, this is definitely a must see for you. Find it beside the York rail station.

www.britainexpress.com/cities/york/modelrailway.htm

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	City - Miscellaneous: The general people's houses. I... Tip Rating:

By Shizuka

on August 26, 2002

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The general people's houses. I knew it was the common that two household lived one house separated half inside it!!

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	City - Miscellaneous: A good long walk into town... Tip Rating:

By JiminYork

on August 26, 2002

A good long walk into town from the North of the city. Park your car in the Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride, but then walk to the back of this area and follow the path through the gates and across the cattle grids. Take a left heading towards the town and this will take you down towards the River Ouse and eventually right into the centre of town.

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	City - Miscellaneous: Barley Hall. Walk the walls....

By mellow-mark

on August 26, 2002

Barley Hall.

Walk the walls. (Best bit is Bootham bar to Monkbar)

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	City - Miscellaneous: Snickelways

By sandysmith

on August 16, 2003